oxidecomputer / oxidecomputer/omicron

omicron-package deactivate unconditionally deletes `cxgbe0/ll` addresses - it shouldn't

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Description

We should respect the OMICRON_NO_UNINSTALL environment variable, and avoid this deletion like we do for uninstall.

Otherwise, deactivating omicron disconnects the ip addresses we normally use for accessing gimlets remotely in the first place, which can be a little confusing!

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Research direction

Start at the omicron-package deactivate path and compare its handling of OMICRON_NO_UNINSTALL with uninstall. Verify that deactivation with the variable set does not delete the cxgbe0/ll addresses used for remote access.

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Tech stack
rust
Domain
networking
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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